Society
Many Hanoi residents feel tremors from earthquakes in China
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The Institute of Geophysics said that at about 8:44 pm on May 18, an earthquake magnitude 5.2 occurred in Liuzhou, Guangxi province (China).
First-season heavy rain in Lao Cai causes localized flooding, police issue urgent warning
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Lao Cai - Functional forces have just issued an urgent warning after the deep flooding in Km9 area in Yen Binh commune due to heavy rain.
Hanoi traffic police show clip of accident to warn drivers
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Hanoi - Traffic police forces show real traffic accident clips to drivers and transport businesses to warn of risks and raise awareness.
Railway safety violations in Hanoi reduced by more than 80% after increasing fines
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Decree 81/2026/ND-CP strongly increasing penalties for railway violations has initially been effective, and the number of violations in Hanoi has decreased significantly.
More than 300 students at the driving training and testing center in Vinh Long are weary of waiting for the exam
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Vinh Long - Minh Man Driving Training and Testing Center is slow to organize the motorcycle driving test, causing 329 students to wait, waste time, and affect work.
Water level of some hydropower reservoirs in the Central - Central Highlands region on May 18
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Hydropower reservoirs in the Central - Central Highlands region are generally still lower than the normal water level, many reservoirs continue to store water or generate electricity at a low level.
Many people ride motorbikes in the opposite direction after Cong Hoa road traffic diversion
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Ho Chi Minh City - After applying the reversed lane on Cong Hoa street, the congestion situation has improved. However, the closing of barriers makes people confused when traveling.
Nearly 180 billion VND project in Quang Tri unfinished due to slow capital allocation
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The Le Ky riverside residential area project, Quang Tri province is behind schedule even though it has been extended and is about to expire the construction time. The reason is that there are still more than 100m of ground, while people have agreed with the compensation plan, the investor has repeatedly requested to allocate funds but has not yet been funded.
Preventing the risk of fire and explosion from boarding houses and mini-apartments
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Hanoi tightens fire prevention and fighting inspections at boarding houses and mini-apartments, forcing facility owners to upgrade safety to protect tenants.
Warning of heavy rain in 2 provinces, dangerous weather risk in the next 6 hours
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The meteorological agency warned that Quang Ninh and Tuyen Quang provinces have recorded heavy to very heavy rain, preventing the risk of flash floods and landslides in the next 6 hours.
Promoting the advantages of Hoa Binh Lake, creating sustainable livelihoods for people
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Phu Tho - Exploiting the advantages of Hoa Binh Lake, coastal localities are promoting community tourism, creating sustainable livelihoods for people.
Warning for thunderstorm areas today, with very heavy rain in some places over 100mm
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The meteorological agency continues to warn of rain in the Northeast, Northwest, North Central, provinces from Quang Tri to Lam Dong and the South.
Water level of some hydropower reservoirs in the North on May 18
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Hydropower reservoirs in the Northern region are still lower than the normal water level, but many large reservoirs on the Da River system generate electricity with high flow rates.
Lao Cai strictly prohibits "running for positions and power" in the political system
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Lao Cai - The Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee has just issued Regulations on controlling power and preventing and combating corruption and negativity in personnel work.
Today, the National Assembly's resolution on the establishment of Dong Nai city is announced
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Dong Nai - The announcement ceremony of the National Assembly's Resolution on the establishment of Dong Nai city takes place tonight (May 18).
Lao Cai prevents overloaded vehicles from encroaching on riverbeds before the rainy and flood season
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Lao Cai - The Provincial People's Committee requests communes and wards to be responsible if encroachment on riverbanks occurs, hindering flood drainage before the rainy and flood season.
Heavy rain causes serious landslides on an upgraded road in Dak Lak
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Dak Lak - Heavy rain has caused serious landslides on a section of DT650 road, affecting traffic.
Water levels of hydropower reservoirs nationwide on May 18th
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Hydropower reservoirs across the country are still lower than normal water levels, while the Northwest and Central Highlands regions continue to generate electricity with high flow rates.
Young Border Guard soldiers of Hue City and traditional education activities
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HUE - New soldiers participate in traditional education activities, offer incense to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh and learn about the spirit of dedication of soldiers.
Series of coastal restaurants in Quang Tri abandoned in the tourist season
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Quang Tri - Many coastal restaurants and kiosks have been accepted since the end of 2024 but have not yet been put into operation, causing waste of public assets right in the middle of the sea tourism season.
